Best Table Saw Blade 2018 Reviews and Comparisons

If you need to use a saw so you can cut a wide range of woods, you need to make sure that you have the right saw blade. It’s likely that the saw blade in question will need to be tough enough to cut through all types of wood, and strong enough to keep going for hours on end. Here is where we can come in and help; we have put together a list of the 5 best table saw blades, so that you are just that little bit closer to using the right blade for you. Take a look at the list below to see what’s available:

Product Reviews

The Diablo Freud D1040X 10-inch ATB General Purpose Saw Blade comes in a striking red color and 40 teeth, making it ideal for cutting lots of different types of wood. The stabilizer vents that have been laser cut will help to trap noise and vibration, thereby helping the blade to stay cool, while preventing it from warping.

Made from micro-grain titanium carbide, which makes the Diablo Freud a lot more durable, this blade is sold for approximately $30 and weighs 4.8 ounces. Measuring 10 x 10 x 0.4 inches, and ideal for use with table saws and table saws, the Diablo Freud D1040X has a reputation for being a great blade for general cutting and slicing through wood as if it was butter.

The Forrest WW10407125 Woodworker II 10-inch Kerf Saw Blade is sold for approximately $127, making it considerably more expensive than the Diablo Freud blade. With a 30-degree ATB tooth style, and the ability to save 1/8 inches on wood loss for every single cut, the Woodworker II helps to eliminate splintering on the bottom when making radial crosscuts.

Weighing 2.2 pounds, and measuring 11 x 11 x 1 inch, the blade leaves an incredibly smooth edge and an almost mark-free crosscut edge. Hand tensioned, and with C-4 carbide teeth, the Forrest WW10407125 feeds quite easily when it is used for crosscuts and moderate rips on a table saw. With a reputation for being a high-quality blade, this could be the right blade for you if you’re prepared to spend a lot of money.

The DEWALT DW3106P5 60-Tooth Crosscutting General Purpose Saw Blade Pack comes with 2 blades and is sold for approximately $32. Made with tungsten carbide that makes the blades stronger, and a computer balanced plate to ensure there’s less vibration, users should find that these blades give them a better finish and improved accuracy.

Weighing 2.9 pounds, and measuring 14.5 x 11.4 x 0.6 inches, the DEWALT is a very thin blade that is ideal for use with table and table saws. 10 inches in diameter, and with an alternate top bevel, the blades have 60 teeth, and a reputation for being of good quality.

The IRWIN Tools Carbide Cordless Circular Saw Blade is an impressive-looking blade that comes with teeth that have been precision-ground, and a corrosion-resistant coating that has been added to help prevent rust. With 24 teeth, and ideal for deck jobs, ripping, and framing, the IRWIN blade is priced at approximately $8, and weighs 8.6 ounces. Measuring 8 x 9 x 1 inches, this particular blade has been made to offer a professional level of performance, at a much lower price., With the ability to produce accurate cuts, and a reputation for being a good blade, the IRWIN blade could give you the cut that you need for a lower price.

The TWIN-TOWN 18-Tooth ATB Framing Ultra Thin Saw Blade is sold for approximately $9, and has a clean metallic finish and 18 teeth that give the blade a rugged look. High quality and specifically made to be as good as saw blades are in the industry, the TWIN-TOWN blade comes with stabilizer vents that help to trap noise while also working to reduce vibration, thereby keeping the blade cool, which in return reduces warping.

Measuring 6.7 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches, and weighing 3.5 ounces, this ultra-thin saw blade contains tungsten carbide, and the teeth come with a high level of resistance giving the blade a longer life.

Buying Guide

Type of blade

The type of blade you need will ultimately depend on the type of materials that you’ll be cutting. The blade that you ultimately buy will determine how deep the cut goes. You will need to take a look at your user manual for more information about the type of blade that you need to use. Chances are that your table saw would have come with a blade as standard, but if it hasn’t or it simply needs replacing, please make sure you only use the recommended type and size of blades.

If you use a blade that is the wrong size, or the wrong type, you could damage the blade, your table saw, and the quality of the cuts that you make may not be as good as you would have hoped.

Always use the type and size of blade that is recommended by the manufacturer, as the wrong blade could result in serious injury.

Slide action

Some table saw blades come with a slide action that allows you to cut very wide pieces of wood. If you need to use a slide action saw, you’ll need to make sure that the blade is suitable for this. If the blade you’re using is not suitable for use in a slide action saw, you will need to purchase an additional blade that is. The size of the correct blade and its specifications will tell you whether it is suitable for use in this type of saw. If you aim to cut very wide pieces of wood, you’ll need to use a big blade that has a large width that can be used in a sliding saw. Please take a look at the saw’s packaging for more information about the width of the blade.

Materials you want to cut

While different types of blade cut different materials, you may be interested to know that a table saw blade is capable of cutting hard and soft woods, including cherry wood. Table saw blades can also be used for cutting a wide range of other materials too such as sheet aluminum, sheet plastic, and sheet brass. This means that the blade you use will be more versatile than you may have realized, giving you the opportunity to use it for many different projects, meaning you could get a lot more done using just one table saw blade.

Question

How long will it last?

The life of each table saw blade will differ depending on what material you’re cutting, and how well the blade has been made. You can potentially extend the life of your blade if you keep it clean, and only use it with the right materials. Although table saw blades have predominantly been manufactured for use with wood, they can be used with other materials, however, very frequent use with other materials may cause the blade to go blunt a lot quicker than it otherwise would.

You may need to have your blade resharpened from time to time, and doing so could extend its life, which means you could have the same blade for up to 10 years.

Some blades are inevitably better quality than others, meaning some will last a year or two, and others could last 10 times as long. It all depends on how much money you’re willing to spend, and how often you use your saw. Please note that the better quality blades are usually a little more expensive than those of a lesser quality.

How do you attach your blade?

Attaching a blade to a table saw is not that difficult, but the methods you use can depend on the saw’s make and model. However, once you’ve changed one saw blade, you’ll know how to change blades on most other models out there.

To begin with, you need to ensure the saw is turned off. Then remove the blade guard, once you’ve done that stand in the same position that you would usually stand when you’re operating the table saw. Now use a wrench on an arbor nut and another one on the blade locking pin. Pull the wrench to that the nut is loosened. Now insert the blade, making sure it is perfectly straight, and tighten the arbor nut.

It is important that you read your users manual to make sure that you know how to replace the blade. Some makes and models differ in their replacement guide, so please follow the instructions, taking care to follow each step, making sure all nuts and bolts are tightened, and the guard is in place.

Should you buy cheap but often or expensive and long term?

Some table saw blades can be quite expensive and their price could prevent you from buying them, simply because they may seem too pricey. Some cheaper table saw blades are thought to be just as good as some of the more expensive ones, but some simply not as good. If you plan to be using your table saw a lot, you may want to think about buying a more expensive blade, as you could have the same one for many years.

If you’re not going to be using our table saw very often, a cheaper blade may be ideal. Please make sure that you only ever use a blade that is thought to be compatible with your saw, as using the wrong type of blade could cause serious injury.

As we have already seen, some blades are inevitably better quality than others, meaning some will last a year or two, and others could last 10 times as long. It all depends on how much money you’re willing to spend, and how often you use your saw.

Should you buy the same brand as your Table Saw?

The manufacturers of your table saw are likely to state that you should only use the saw blades that they recommend. However, some cheaper saw blades could be compatible with your brand, although the quality of the cut may not be quite as good. If you need to use a blade that has a high quality cut, you may want to stick with using the same brand as your table saw. If you don’t need a high quality cut, a cheaper brand could work just as well. Please note that if an issue with your table saw arises while you're using a cheaper blade, your warranty may no longer be valid. It may, therefore, be wise to keep using the right branded table saws until your warranty expires.

Conclusion

By now you should have a much better idea about the type of table saw blade you need to buy. Think about what you need it for, how often you’re going to use it, and how much you are willing to pay for it. Use the above table saw blades as a guide so you’re that little bit closer to finding the right table saw blade.

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